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Shadow The German Shepard | Pet of the Week
Shadow (A471931) is a 3-year-old German Shepherd who doesn’t really know his size and he’ll try to cram his whole fluffy body onto your...
GIN BLOSSOMS | Headliner Announced for 2019 Eclectic Music Festival
The Eclectic Music Festival and Arts Crawl returns for its eleventh year on Saturday, April 27 with Grammy-nominated Gin Blossoms headlining the Eclectic at...
IRS Tax Scams | Police Warning
With tax season now underway, so is the “IRS Tax Scam,” warns South Pasadena Police Department officials.
“This type of scam continues to be popular...
SPEF COLOR FESTIVAL 2019 | Saturday!
Get ready to celebrate spring with a burst of color! The South Pasadena Educational Foundation’s 4th Annual Color Festival returns on Saturday, March 16th,...
Filming in South Pasadena | Feb 15-Mar 7
Below are some of the recent productions filmed in South Pasadena:
2/15 – A still photo for “Teen Vogue” was shot in the 200...
SPARC Galleries | New Upcoming Exhibits
The South Pasadena Arts Council presents a new trio of SPARC Gallery exhibitions: Childhood 101 - Photographs by Kathleen Laraia McLaughlin and A Day in the...
Woman of the Year | Laura Farber Recognized by Chris Holden
As part of an annual celebration of Women’s History Month in the State Capitol, Assemblymember Chris Holden recognized Tournament of Roses President and South...
Senior Center Events | Mar 8-Mar 15
The following will be offered in the coming week at the South Pasadena Senior Center:
Friday, March 8, 10:30 a.m. – Living with Alzheimer’s –...
Governor Newsom Appoints South Pasadenan Mark Ghaly as New Head of Agency
Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed South Pasadena resident Mark Ghaly, a practicing pediatrician and director of health and social impact for Los Angeles County...
Cookie The Cat | Looking for a Fur-Ever Home
Cookie (A472816) is a 4-year-old brown tabby who is a little shy at first, as you can see, but is very affectionate. Volunteers say...
City Budget | Council Addresses Long Term Plans
South Pasadena City Council members heard a long-range budget forecast that is expected to show increased deficits during the next five years.
The presentation by...
WISPPA | Members Vote for Official Name Change
At the March 2, 2019 meeting, WISPPA membership voted to slightly change their name from Women Involved in South Pasadena Political Action to Women...
Weekly Crime Summary | Feb 26-Mar 4
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
Elliott Caine Quintet at Blue Guitar
Inspired by 60's "Blue Note" style jazz, as well as by the music of Tito Puente and Mongo Santamaria, the Elliott Caine Quintet play...
Library Of Things | South Pasadena Public Library Offers a Non-Traditional Approach
The South Pasadena Public Library will be launching its own “Library of Things,” a collection of non-traditional items available for library cardholders to borrow.
Borrowing...
Flags Needed | Your Support Requested
I have lived in South Pasadena over thirty years and it has always made me a little sad and jealous when I travel through...
FROZEN Jr. to Premiere at Young Stars Theatre in South Pasadena
Brrrrrr! May is going to be cold in South Pas! In fact, it’s going to be “Frozen” – at least at Young Stars Theatre!
“When...
South Pasadena Unified School District Welcomes Alfredo Perez
On February 13, 2019, the South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) approved hiring Alfredo Perez to serve as the Director of Facilities and Maintenance...
Ray Bradbury Live (forever) | Stage Portrayal to Debut At Library
The first public performance of a new touring stage tribute to iconic author Ray Bradbury is scheduled for Friday, March 22 at 7:00 p.m....
Woman’s Club of South Pasadena | Meeting Honors Woman’s History Month
March is Woman's History Month, and members of the Woman's Club of South Pasadena (WCSP) will be donning a variety of hats representing various...
Rotary Club | Dan Evans Speaks About Past in Germany
Past Rotary President Dan Evans was the program speaker for the February 25 meeting of the Rotary Club of South Pasadena at Oneonta Church.
Evans described...
College Torch College Counseling | Recommendation Letter Advice From an Expert
As a former full-time public school teacher, I’m going to reveal something from my first teaching year that I know I’m supposed to keep...
Weekly Crime Summary | Feb 19-25
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
Oneonta Club | World-Class Photographer Next Speaker
Maurice Roper, a professional photographer who has done much of his work with NBC, will be the guest speaker at the next Oneonta Club...
SPPD | Free Self-Defense Class for Women on Mar 30
A free self-defense class for women, conducted by South Pasadena Police Department officials, is scheduled for Saturday, March 30, from 9 to 10 a.m....
Oneonta Club Christens New Location | Top Gun at Oneonta
The Oneonta Club inaugurated its new meeting location at the War Memorial Building earlier this month.
The new location marks a departure from Oneonta Congregational...
Weekly WISPPA Newsletter | February 25
NEXT WISPPA MEETING SATURDAY, MARCH 2 at 9:30. (Come at 9:00 a.m. for conversation and refreshments) This will be a business meeting with updates on the city...
South Pasadena Welcomes Their Newest Barbershop | Ribbon Cutting at Square Deal
John Halminski’s barbershop, Square Deal in South Pasadena, was carefully created with a similar old school atmosphere.
In 1935, Halminski's grandfather William opened a barbershop...
A Noise Within Presents “The Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee Williams
A Noise Within (ANW), California’s acclaimed classic repertory theatre, is proud to present the play that made Tennessee Williams a household name, The Glass...
Thursday Night Fire | Apartment Complex Floor Heater Ignited
A fire broke out in the apartment complex located at 1429 Monterey Road Thursday February 21, 2019. According to Battalion Chief Chris Szenczi, no injuries...
















































